Question

1. paul is making picture frames. he wants to make at least 8 picture frames and needs 24.5 inches of materials for each frame. determine how much of the materials paul should buy. then interpret the solution. (example 2)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total material needed

Multiply frames by material per frame:
$$8 \times 24.5$$

Step2: Compute the product

Calculate the total inches:
$$8 \times 24.5 = 196$$

Answer:

Paul should buy 196 inches of material. This means he needs a minimum of 196 inches of material to make at least 8 picture frames that each require 24.5 inches of material.